Our Staff
Brooke
Office Manager/Veterinary Technician
Brooke graduated from Captain Shreve High School in May of 1998 and has been part of the team at South Shreveport Animal Hospital ever since. A jack of all trades, Brooke began as a Veterinary Assistant and worked her way up to full time Veterinary Technician. Presently, although her main job is Office Manager, she can fill in for any job at the hospital when needed. Brooke and her husband, Clay, love to go hunting, fishing, and boating during their off time together. They have four dogs, a Rat-Russell named Daisy, a rescue Chihuahua named Cheech, Foxy, and Lebeau. They also have a cat named Lucky.
Stephanie
Veterinary Technician
Stephanie has been with South Shreveport Animal Hospital since July of 2016. She started here as one of our Veterinary Assistants and has now become one of our Veterinary Technicians. Stephanie and her husband, Aaron, have two children, Jordan and Aubree. Their pet family includes cats, Greda, Grimmy, and Beasley; dogs, Skippy, Willow, Honey, and Kallie; as well as a number of fish, lizards, and turtles. In her spare time, Stephanie likes to paint and work in her garden.
Maria
Veterinary Technician
Maria joined the staff at South Shreveport Animal Hospital in 2017. She is currently attending school to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. Maria and her husband, Tyler, have two dogs, Koda and Diesel, and a cat named Zenony. Fun facts about Maria are that she was born in California and she speaks Spanish. In fact, before she came to our hospital, she used to be a Spanish pre-K teacher.
Crystal
Veterinary Technician
Crystal graduated from North Desoto High School in 2018, and she became a member of the team at South Shreveport Animal Hospital in 2019. Crystal’s family includes her son, her boyfriend, a dog, and two lizards. A fun fact about Crystal is that she moved to Louisiana from Massachusetts in 2014.
Bailey
Receptionist
Bailey has been with South Shreveport Animal Hospital since September of 2008, and she is one of our Receptionists. She previously worked as our Kennel Manager for more than a year, and she was also a full-time Veterinary Assistant prior to that. Bailey has a daughter named Sutton, and her pet family includes a black cat named Robin. In her spare time, Bailey enjoys watching murder mystery documentaries, being outdoors, and spending time with family.
Tori
Receptionist
Tori has been with South Shreveport Animal Hospital since November of 2016 and is one of our Receptionists. She is currently in school studying education so that she may become a 5th grade science teacher. Her goal is to be like Ms. Frizzle in The Magic School Bus. When she is not working, she likes spending time with her family, hiking with her friends, and traveling for sports events. Tori’s pet family includes two Golden Retrievers, 2 year-old Millie, and 1 year-old Zeus. A fun fact about Tori is that she is a bookworm.
Jane
Kennel Manager
Jane has been part of the staff at South Shreveport Animal Hospital since 2016. She earned an Associate Degree in Small Business from the University of Alaska in Anchorage and received a trade school degree in tourism. At one time, she owned and operated a successful grocery/deli/espresso establishment in downtown Anchorage, Alaska. Presently, in addition to her work at the hospital, Jane volunteers her time to animal rescue efforts through Pet Savers and the POLA Foundation.
Jane and her husband, Tom, have three children, Adam, Joey, and Anna. Jane was raised in Alaska, and she moved to Louisiana in 2004 with her husband to help with the family farm. She went from one weather extreme to another–you could say Jane is a very adaptable person.
Kathryn
Kennel Manager
Kathryn graduated from Parkway High School in 2004. She has been part of the staff at South Shreveport Animal Hospital since 2019, and she loves working with animals.. Her prior work experience includes 13 years as a Veterinary Assistant at a local veterinary hospital. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter more than anything else. A fun fact about Kathryn is that she loves sports of all kinds.